Summit on Aging and Independence
The Summit on Aging and Independence provides an opportunity to connect, learn and share “Best and Next Practices” for addressing the current and future needs of older adults and people with disabilities.
Our theme this year is “Tools for Living Well”. This day-long event will feature keynote speakers and concurrent workshops throughout the day.
Participants include Human Service and Healthcare providers, advocates, providers supporting aging in place, educators, and caregivers.
Registration and Sponsorships
- Registration – $125 per person
- Students – $80 per person
- Sponsorships, Exhibitor Tables, and Program Ads are available. View our options.
- Register online at https://events.humanitix.com/summitonagingandindependence
Keynote Speakers
- Breakfast Keynote
“Assistive Technology Perspectives” a panel discussion - Luncheon Keynote
“NYS Office for the Aging – Expanding Services Through Technology & Innovations”
Presenter: Michael Gunn, Assistant Deputy Director – Division of Policy, Planning, Program & Outcomes, NYS Office for the Aging - Workshop Topics and Presenters
- “Tools for Living Well: Care Smarter, Not Harder”
Presenter: Kathleen Benedetti-Fisher, AARP - “Building Brain-Healthy Habits”
Presenter: Kailea Lalka, Alzheimer’s Association - “Supporting Independence Through Nutrition: Examining Current and Future Strategies”
Presenter: Cassidy Bertino, FeedMore WNY - “Movement Is Medicine”
Presenter: Dr. Dana Robbins, PT, DPT, Home and Happy Inc. - “People and Housing Prepared for the Future: Emergency Preparedness and Climate Health & Safety”
Presenter: Josh Randall, WNY Clean Energy Hub/Cornell Cooperative Extension - “More Than a Plan: Empowering Community Re-Engagement Through Person-Centered Planning”
Presenters: Andria Miller, Mickey Dolinski, Nancy Hudson, NY Association on Independent Living - “Making Your House, Your Home: The 8 Keys to Aging in Place”
Presenter: Willie A Price, WNY Aging in Place Council - “Important Considerations When Working with Older Adults Aging with HIV”
Presenters: Zoe Gaby-Smith, Jennifer Gough, Trillium Health - “AI and Care Design Workshop: Co-Creating Transformative Futures”
Presenters: Joy Ming, Steve Peraza, Michael Rembis, University of Buffalo - “Elder Fraud: Perspectives from the Scammers and the Investigators”
Presenters: Panel of Experts - “The Importance of Health Insurance & the Medicaid Journey”
Presenters: Robert Brandon, Gabrielle Aldrich, WNY Independent Living - “Practicing Attentive Listening: A Transformative Tool for Serving Your Clients, Your Community, and Your Calling”
Presenter: Amber L Sastry, MPP, A Storied Life